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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
$421,984$174 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $255,000 on Jan 4, 2008

251 E ROSS ST

LANCASTER, PA 17602
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,432 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,049 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$422K
$384K low$460K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$255,000 · Jan 4, 2008
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$421,984
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$337,587

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,683 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$142,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$117,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$142,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$142,100

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.15 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyLANCASTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 282 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Ross Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
McCaskey High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Lincoln Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Lancaster School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 17602These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.53,857
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,054 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,667
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,149
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

251 E Ross St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 75% of homes in Lancaster 17602
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Lancaster 17602
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Lancaster County

What homes are worth in Lancaster 17602

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$136K$791K

This home is worth more than 75% of homes in Lancaster 17602.

How it measures up in Lancaster 17602

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lancaster 17602.

Estimated value$421,984
CheaperTypical $324,282Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$174
CheaperTypical $202Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area2,432 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,551 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 251 E Ross St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 17602Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$421,98475% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17431% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than2,432 ft²86% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²42% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than191031% of homes15% of homes

About 251 E Ross St

How much is 251 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 251 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA is $421,984 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $384,108 to $459,860. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 251 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA last sell?

251 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA last sold on Jan 4, 2008 for $255,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 251 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA?

251 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,432 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 251 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA built?

251 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 251 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA?

251 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA is assigned to Ross Elementary School (elementary), rated C; McCaskey High School (high), rated C; Lincoln Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Lancaster School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 251 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA compare to other homes in Lancaster 17602?

Among the 14,154 homes in Lancaster 17602, it is worth more than 75% of them ($421,984 against a typical $324,282), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($174 against a typical $202), it is bigger than 86% of them (2,432 ft² against a typical 1,551 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 31% of them (1910 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 60% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 251 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 251 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA was $5,683. The county assessed it at $142,100.

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